These 15 Unique Coffee Shops in Utah are Perfect to Wake You Up

Why choose a national chain when you can go local? The best neighborhood coffee shops have a real sense of community, not to mention delicious coffee. This list certainly doesn’t begin to include all the wonderful local coffee shops in Utah, but it’s a start. Shops are listed alphabetically, NOT ranked.

Beans and Brews is a Utah company that’s grown to include 35 locations throughout the state. You’ll find shops all over the Salt Lake Valley, but also in towns like Vernal, Centerville, Riverton, Syracuse and Wendover.

Yes, there is a coffee shop in Provo! Customers on Yelp! rate Coffee Pod as the best the city has to offer. It’s small and cozy, but since there are only a couple coffee houses in the area, you’ll probably have a bit of a wait. 426 W. 1230 N., Provo.

It’s only open from April to October, but it’s such a gem I had to mention it. Artist Bradshaw Bowman dreamt of building a coffee shop, and he fulfilled that dream at age 87. The building is constructed of stone, glass and 300-year-old pines. Mr. Bowman has passed, but his coffee shop legacy lives on. UT-12, Escalante.

If you’re looking for one of Utah’s most knowledgeable people about coffee, you’ve found it! The owner is incredibly fussy about the beans he purchases, his roasting process and his brewing. You’ll taste the difference, and enjoy the ambiance, too! 320 E. 400 S., Salt Lake City.

Writer, editor and researcher with a passion for exploring new places. Catherine loves local bookstores, independent films, and spending time with her family, including Gus the golden retriever, who is a very good boy.